by NYBroadwayTours | Feb 21, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Acclaimed Canadian performer Scott J Campbell (recently seen on Broadway as the first replacement for “Gerry Goffin ” in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical) passed away today at the age of 32.
According to Friends of the actor sharing posts on Facebook, the actor (who also appeared understudying “Bob Gaudio” in Jersey Boys on Broadway and originating the role of “Tunny” on the first National Tour of American Idiot The Musical) was struggling with mental illness and took his own life.
So sad. Our hearts are broken and our condolences go out to Scott’s family and friends. RIP to this incredible talent.
Canadian Singer Scott J. Campbell Dies At 32
He starred in the Broadway musical ‘Beautiful’ and in the touring production of ‘American Idiot.’
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by NYBroadwayTours | Feb 11, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: 2 time Tony Award nominee Jan Maxwell passed away today at the age of 61 after a battle with cancer.
Maxwell has appeared on Broadway in numerous Musicals and plays. She will be missed.
RIP
Anyone has seen Jan on Broadway in something?
Broadway Star Jan Maxwell Dies at 61
According to multiple reports on social media by both friends and former castmates, Broadway star Jan Maxwell has passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer.
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by NYBroadwayTours | Dec 25, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Heather Menzies Urich who was well known for playing “Louisa”, the 2nd eldest Von Trapp daughter in the beloved Oscar winning film adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music passed away due to brain cancer this Christmas Day at the age of 68. In addition to her role in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Menzies-Urich was known for her work on Logan’s Run (TV series)
With Menzies-Urich no longer with us, 5 of the film’s Von Trapp Children are still around. Last year, Charmian Carr who played the oldest daughter and family member “Leisel” passed away at the age of 73 due to the complications related to frontotemporal dementia.
RIP Heather and Charmain.
Long live the Von Trapps!!
Heather Menzies-Urich, who played a von Trapp sister in ‘The Sound of Music,’ dies at 68
Heather Menzies-Urich, who starred as Louisa von Trapp in the film version of ‘The Sound of Music,’ died at 68. She was the widow of actor Robert Urich.
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by NYBroadwayTours | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Tony nominee and Emmy winner Robert Guillaume passed away today at 89 due to Prostate cancer. Some of us grew up with him as the voice of “Rafiki” in the original 1994 animated film version of The Lion King and as “Benson” on the TV show Soap.
However for Guillaume, it all started for him on the stage appearing in shows like Purlie, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, and Guys and Dolls.
However, he was more notably known for being the first African American actor ever to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera. He replaced original masked man Michael Crawford during the show’s sit down Los Angeles production in the early 90’s. He later opened the doors for Norm Lewis (who made history as the first African American “Phantom” in the Broadway cast) and Derrick Davis (currently appearing on the current US National Tour production).
RIP Robert. Your spirit LIVES IN US and thank you for sharing with us your MUSIC OF THE NIGHT.
First African American ‘Phantom’ Robert Guillaume Dies at 89
Rest in peace, Robert Guillaume!
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by NYBroadwayTours | Oct 6, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
Discover THE BEAUTY UNDERNEATH and get a first look at the highly anticipated North American Premiere National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (the musical sequel to Webber’s long running smash hit The Phantom of the Opera).
This production premiering the show in North America is based off on the acclaimed 2011-2012 Australian production (that later became a film) directed by Simon Phillips.
The tour is currently continuing it’s preview run in Baltimore, Maryland now through this Sunday. It also played a preview engagement in Utica, NY last month, and officially opening in Detroit, Michigan starting October 25th, 2017.
How stunning is this new cast?!!
Photo Flash: First Look at Gardar Thor Cortes, Meghan Picerno and More in LOVE NEVER DIES on Tour
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, makes its North American premiere on Wednesday, October 25 in Detroit, MI, following technical rehearsals and performances in Utica, NY (September 22-24, Stanley Theatre) and a special preview engagement in B…
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